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07.13.2010

Arizona Farm Bureau Money Saving Tips to Stretch your Food Dollars

Arizona Farm Bureau Money Saving Tips to Stretch your Food Dollar Make a list and stick to it. Check the newspaper for sale items then…

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07.13.2010

Arizona Food Prices Inch Up, but Groceries Still a Bargain

[caption id="attachment_704" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="For the second time this year, Arizona retail food prices at the supermarket increased in the second quarter of 2010"][/caption] For…

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07.12.2010

Opportunities Abound for Farmers to Sell Products to the Direct Market

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau [caption id=”attachment_688″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”After a bit more logistical work for his direct market opportunity, Tim Dunn plans to…

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07.09.2010

Why Your Favorite Meats Could Soon Disappear!

If you are like 96% of the American population, you enjoy eating meat.  Whether it’s steak, hamburger, pork, fish, or chicken, we consume  on average,…

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07.08.2010

Bashas’ Grocery Supports Our Communities

Arizona’s hometown grocery store Bashas’, supports Arizona farms and businesses.  They are hosting outdoor festivals at their stores throughout the year. If you would be…

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07.07.2010

Getting the Most Bang for Your Food Buck

[caption id="attachment_670" align="alignright" width="288" caption="Generic brands proven to save all consumers money. "][/caption] One of the highlights of all of the work that Arizona Farm…

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06.30.2010

Your Food Dollar and the Farmer’s Cut

By Kevin Rogers, Arizona Farm Bureau President [caption id=”attachment_652″ align=”aligncenter” width=”600″ caption=”These numbers from 2008 highlight the breakdown of expenses for farmers and ranchers during…

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06.30.2010

Summer Ag Institute: Teachers Learn Hands On About Arizona Agriculture

By Jerry Freed [caption id="attachment_628" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Arizona teachers learn from an Arizona flower farmer the best way to tend your rose garden."][/caption] [caption id=”attachment_628″…

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06.29.2010

What’s in Season, Arizona?

There are so many fruits and vegetables in season in Arizona for the summer and into the fall! Check out the graphic above to see…

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06.28.2010

Rescued Recipe: Short Ribs in Red Wine and Mushroom Sauce

  [caption id="attachment_612" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Short Ribs in Crock Pot, photo credit: Jan D' Atri"][/caption] Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in the Arizona Republic.…

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06.24.2010

Farmers; Ranchers Take Their Dog to Work Every Day

By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau [caption id=”attachment_600″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Every day is "Take Your Dog to Work Day" for farmers and ranchers!  This is…

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06.22.2010

7 Little Known Facts about Ice Cream

[caption id="attachment_595" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Celebrate any day with ice cream! Photo credit: Flickr.com"][/caption] June is National Dairy Month, and what better way to celebrate than…

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06.15.2010

Spice is the Variety of Life

[caption id="attachment_588" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Fresh Rosemary is high in antioxidants. "][/caption] It turns out that a pinch of basil or a dash of curry powder…

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COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE
Provided by: Garry Domingue, Rosie on the House Producer and Foodie

COTTAGE CHEESE & BLUEBERRY BREAKFAST BAKE

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Provided by: Hedie Kennedy Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

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Provided by: Elizabeth Rico Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Manager

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Provided by: Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern

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